Scott Pruitt in The Guardian (U.K.)


On Energy & Oil: Staunch advocate for continued use of fossil fuels

Like Trump, Pruitt was a staunch advocate for the continued use of coal and other fossil fuels, voiced skepticism about mainstream climate science and was a fierce critic of the Paris climate agreement. Trump cheered Pruitt's moves to expand fossil fuel production and roll back regulations opposed by corporate interests. After leaving the agency, Pruitt registered as an energy lobbyist in Indiana.
Source: The Guardian on 2022 Oklahoma Senate race Apr 15, 2022

On Principles & Values: Resigned from EPA in 2018 amid several ethics scandals

Pruitt stepped down as EPA administrator in 2018 amid a wave of ethics scandals, including living in a bargain-priced Capitol Hill condo tied to an energy lobbyist. He faced ethics investigations into pricey trips with first-class airline seats and unusual security spending, including a $43,000 soundproof booth for making private phone calls. He demanded 24-hour-a-day protection from armed officers, resulting in a 20-member security detail that racked up expenses of more than $3m.
Source: The Guardian on 2022 Oklahoma Senate race Apr 15, 2022

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